Hello. I’m hoping someone might have some insight into my situation.
A little background: I’m a 62-year-old retired U.S. citizen living very close to the Canadian border. I moved to Canada in 1993, obtained PR status, and married in 1994. My daughter (my only child) was born in 1996. I was widowed in 2007 and returned to the U.S. with her.
My daughter moved back to Canada in 2017 for university, and I remained in the U.S. She had a baby in October 2027.
Since then, I’ve been making frequent trips to Canada, mainly during the week while her husband works, to help care for my daughter and granddaughter. This became especially important after newborn screening suggested my granddaughter might have a rare genetic disorder. It was later determined that my daughter actually has the condition, which has caused her ongoing health challenges.
On my most recent border crossing, the officer told me that my frequent travel and time spent in Canada was raising red flags and that I needed to get some kind of status. He did allow me entry but gave me that warning.
I had understood that, as a U.S. citizen, I could visit Canada for up to 180 days per year, so I’m a bit confused.
From what I’ve researched so far, it seems like the Parent/Grandparent Super Visa might be my only option, but I’m unsure.
My questions are:
• Is there any way I can get a hearing or other avenue to renew my PR due to special circumstances? I can submit my daughter’s medical records.
If I apply for a Super Visa, would I need to formally give up my PR status? • With a Super Visa, can I still travel frequently between the U.S. and Canada? • Are there any other options I should be considering? • Is it appropriate to go into the border office during my next crossing to ask an officer these questions?
Thank you so much for any guidance you can offer. I really appreciate it.